C1verb formal 5K

Proclaim

🇬🇧 UK /["/prəˈkleɪm/","/prəˈkleɪmz/","/prəˈkleɪmd/","/prəˈkleɪmɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/prəˈkleɪm/","/prəˈkleɪmz/","/prəˈkleɪmd/","/prəˈkleɪmɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Proclaim

to publicly and officially tell people about something important

In simple words: To announce or say something publicly.

Proclaim in a sentence

• The president will proclaim a national holiday to celebrate the country's independence.
• She stood on the stage to proclaim her support for the environmental movement.
• The ancient inscription proclaims the achievements of the great king.
• The organization proclaims itself as a leading advocate for human rights.
• He wanted to proclaim his innocence loudly to anyone who would listen.

How to use Proclaim

Used in speeches or declarations. It sounds formal, so it's best for official or serious contexts; less appropriate for casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

proclaim + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'pro-claim' — imagine someone making a big claim to an audience.

Related words

Collocations with Proclaim

• loudly
• formally
• officially
• seem to
• continue to
• as
• to
• loudly
• formally
• officially
• seem to
• continue to
• as
• to

Synonyms for Proclaim

• declare

Opposites of Proclaim

• conceal
• suppress
• withhold

Common mistakes with Proclaim

• Confused with 'declare' – both mean to make known, but 'proclaim' sounds more public.
• Using 'proclaim' in casual settings where simpler words work better.
• Omitting the object – remember to say what is being proclaimed.

Frequently asked questions about Proclaim

What does Proclaim mean?

To announce or say something publicly.

What is the definition of Proclaim?

to publicly and officially tell people about something important

How do you use Proclaim in a sentence?

The president will proclaim a national holiday to celebrate the country's independence.

Can you give another example of Proclaim?

She stood on the stage to proclaim her support for the environmental movement.

What are synonyms for Proclaim?

Common alternatives include declare.

What is the opposite of Proclaim?

Opposite meanings include conceal, suppress, withhold.

What words go with Proclaim?

It commonly pairs with loudly, formally, officially, seem to, continue to, as, to, loudly, formally, officially, seem to, continue to, as, to.

What are common mistakes when using Proclaim?

Confused with 'declare' – both mean to make known, but 'proclaim' sounds more public. Using 'proclaim' in casual settings where simpler words work better. Omitting the object – remember to say what is being proclaimed.

How do you pronounce Proclaim?

US: /["/prəˈkleɪm/","/prəˈkleɪmz/","/prəˈkleɪmd/","/prəˈkleɪmɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/prəˈkleɪm/","/prəˈkleɪmz/","/prəˈkleɪmd/","/prəˈkleɪmɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Proclaim formal or informal?

"Proclaim" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Proclaim?

Used in speeches or declarations. It sounds formal, so it's best for official or serious contexts; less appropriate for casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Proclaim?

"Proclaim" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.